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I am going back and forth on the lap band and gastric. I heard Kaiser prefers the gastric. So are you going to the orientation on the 19th at Richmond Kaiser?

So how was the orientation and how long from referral to getting an appointment for orientation?

Hello All

I am pre opt and going through Richmond Kaiser. Waiting for my orientation appointment which I assume will be in January somtime. So I have to wait to start on the 10% weight loss? I was hoping to have lost the 10% by the orientation since I have to wait so long.

Would love to stay in touch and see how it goes for everyone.:biggrin:

Did you have to spend the night in the hospital with the lap band procedure? I would rather go home if possible.

I am just starting the Kaiser process as of last week and anxiously waiting for my orientation appointment. I called last week and they said to wait a couple of weeks and they will call me to schedule me in.

Just would love any information about the process. I am going through Richmond and work full time so trying to figure out how much time off I will need to take in the next few months.

I hope to be banded before summer if all goes well. Would love to hear your advice and info from people who are dealing with the same stuff.

My family is not really supportive of all this so also looking for a support system as well. I don't think people get what banding really is. I also heard that Kaiser pushes for gastric as well but I am not ready for that.

Any information or advised.............

I am actually at BMI 40.51 and just make it for the referral process at 251 pds. At 254 I was 41.0 BMI. I am just concerned that losing weight will take me out of the referral process but the whole point is to lose weight right? Just want to get this moving without losing my eligibility.

I have been referred to Richmond Kaiser last week. Does anyone know how long it takes for them to process the referral and call you for orientation.

Does anyone know when Orientation usually is and for how long? I live out of town and am trying to figure out how much time I will have to take off.

Also I was weighed at the doctors, my PCP, at 254 on November 6, 2008 and than on December 3, 2008 at 251. I don't want to stall my weight loss and am trying to continue to lose a bit which is a struggle. Will they let me count this or do I truly have to try to "keep my weight steady" until orientation. I really want to get started on my 10% since I struggle so much to lose even 20 pounds. Anyone know who has been through the process??

Would love to keep in touch with those going through the process at Richmond.

Any sac area people out there who can tell me how long it takes to get to Richmond on a typical weekday??

I am really excited to finally get the referral to bariatrics it took me a month to get my PCP to make the referral and lots of research!!